Project Manager Clinical Research, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO Medical Plan

Preventive Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off

TRS Retirement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Research Program Manager to initiate and manage research projects within a department. You will oversee planning, implementation, and management of projects for the Sickle Cell program, ensuring alignment with scientific objectives and allocated effort, working with study PIs.

Responsibilities include leading timelines, coordinating contracts, regulatory submissions, data management, and study coordination.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field required.
At least 5 years of experience in clinical research, incl. 3 years in project management.
Experience mentoring staff and coordinating cross-functional teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex research projects and study timelines.
Oversee contracts, subawards, and sponsor agreements.
Manage IRB submissions and multisite regulatory compliance.
Develop workflows and coordinate stakeholders across departments.
Maintain databases, data quality, and reporting for studies.
Coordinate research visits and ensure protocol adherence.
Support participant recruitment and long-term follow-up.
Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory offices.

Skills

Project management

Clinical research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Work under moderate supervision to initiate and manage research projects and programs within a department.

This position will be overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of research projects for Dr. Martin's Sickle Cell program, ensuring alignment with defined scientific objectives and allocated effort, working directly with study Principal Investigators (Pl).

Project Leadership

Lead and manage complex research projects and study timelines.

Contracts & Agreements Management

Oversee research contracts, subawards, and sponsor agreements.

Study Start-Up & Regulatory Oversight

Manage IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and multisite studies.

Project Coordination & Process Development

Develop workflows, improve processes, and coordinate stakeholders.

Data Management & Chart Abstraction

Maintain databases, ensure data quality, and support reporting and analysis.

Study Visit Coordination & Conduct

Coordinate research visits and ensure protocol compliance.

Participant Tracking & Retention

Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and long‑term follow‑up.

Communication

Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, regulatory offices, and external partners.

Grantsmanship & Scholarly Products

Support grant applications, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education Bachelor's Degree in related field.
Experience 5 years experience in clinical research, including at least three years‿ experience in project management, which may include management of specific clinical trials or clinical trials‑related programs.

Preferred

Education Advanced degree preferred.
Experience Prior experience in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program is highly desirable, and participation in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program may count as additional experience.

Job Duties

For new research projects or programs, define project/program scope with the PI, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Department Administrator, and Vice Chair/Chair; assist PI to develop project plans, timelines, and associated communications documents; clearly and timely communicate project expectations to team members and management.
Estimate research resources and personnel needed to achieve project/program goals, and work with CRM to help allocate from within the department or externally.
Set and continually manage research project expectations with PIs and other team members; delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the research team or program; identify and manage related issues.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver progress reports.
Compose, edit, or create research personnel training documents. Align business processes with systems changes and provide a mechanism to deliver information to staff and/or faculty as necessary.
Develop best practices and tools for research project execution and management.
Work with PIs on scientific writing in grant proposal development, IRB development.
Coordinate execution of clinical trials following trial guidelines.
May supervise staff in performance of duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Research & Laborator y

Organization

423022 - PD-Research Admin

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job